Korea finished its perfomance at Jakarta 2018 Asian Games with a 5th gold medal in the closing day thanks to its star’s brilliant display. Dae-hoon Lee shone over the rest of competitors in the Men’s -68 kg draw after making his way to the final to beat Bakhshikalhori from Iran for the title by a close 12-10. The other gold of the day was taken by Thailand, who clinched its second title in Jakarta through Wongpattanakit’s victory over Mannopova from Uzbekistan in the crucial fight of the Women’s -49 kg draw by a comfortable 21-3.

Iran clinched its second title at Jakarta 2018 Asian Games after Mirashem Hosseini defeated Zhao from China by 17-11 in the Men’s -63 kg final to become the new continental champion. On the other hand, Uzbekistan won its first gold medal in the event after Nikita Rafalovich got rid of Hwajun Lee from Kore by a close 21-18 to step on the top of the Men’s -80 kg podium.

Korea leads the medal count at Jakarta 2018 Asian Games after 3 days of competition have been completed in the Indonesian capital. The Korean team clinched 2 titles in Kyorugi thanks to Dabin Lee’s victory over Canse from Kazakhstan in the Women’s +67 kg final by 27-21 and Taehun Kim’s win against Pulatov from Uzbekistan by 24-6 to reign in Men’s -58 kg. In Poomsea, the Korean team was also able to grab 2 gold medals through the Men’s Team and Minsung Kang’s dominance in the Individual category.

Indonesia, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Iran and China won 1 gold medal each to complete the 10 divisions that have been decided so far in the event.